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The Diagnostic Imaging MRI modality focus page provides information, videos, podcasts, and the latest news about industry product developments, trial results, screening guidelines, and protocol guidance that touch on the use of MRI across the healthcare continuum, including breast, neurological, cardiovascular, prostate imaging, and more.

Current Insights on AI, Breast Cancer Screening and the FDA

November 08, 2022

In a recently published article, researchers from Yale University discuss the pros and cons of current FDA regulations as they apply to the clearance and use of adjunctive artificial intelligence (AI) software with conventional breast cancer screening modalities such as mammography.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: October 30-November 5

November 05, 2022

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

MRI Study Shows Higher Fibrosis Risk Among First-Degree Relatives of People with NAFLD and Advanced Fibrosis

November 03, 2022

In two independent study cohorts, researchers found that first-degree relatives of probands with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and advanced fibrosis had a 14 to 15.6 percent higher risk of developing advanced fibrosis.

Musings About Elections, Cheating and 'Pure' Radiology

October 31, 2022

Is due consideration of patient history, demographics, and previous imaging essential or a cheater’s crutch when assessing new imaging?

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: October 23-October 29

October 29, 2022

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Study Says MRI Guidance Significantly Reduces GU and GI Toxicities

October 28, 2022

For patients undergoing stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer, the acute genitourinary (GU) toxicity rate associated with the procedure was 19 percent lower with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance in comparison to computed tomography (CT) guidance, according to new research presented recently at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

Diagnostic Imaging's Advances in AI: October 2022

October 26, 2022

Catch up on the top AI-related radiology content of the past month.

Transvaginal Ultrasound or MRI: Which is More Effective in Evaluating Endometrial Cancer?

October 26, 2022

In a new study looking at pre-operative assessment of low-grade endometrial cancer, researchers found that while magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) had 20 percent higher specificity than transvaginal ultrasound for deep myometrial invasion, there was no difference in sensitivity.

Study Suggests Shorter Duration of Radiation Therapy is Effective for High-Risk Prostate Cancer

October 24, 2022

Five weeks of radiation therapy is just as effective as eight weeks of radiation treatment for men with high-risk prostate cancer, according to new research presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

Quality Control in Radiology: Knowing Your (Un)Limit

October 24, 2022

Rads will always have to deal with forces outside of their control, but it’s how we address those forces that makes us the type of radiologist we can be proud of.